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It’s Time to Resign

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“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you…” Acts 1:8

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God is God; we are not. That simple, yet transformational fact is one that we all need to understand. We need to download it into our lives. But too often, we try to run the show. We want to call the shots. We want to be the ones to make all the decisions. But the reality is that we don’t control everything.

As much as we don’t like to admit it, there are things that are simply beyond our power. Because of that, we need to come to a point where we give up control. Because when we give up control of our lives to God, He allows us the opportunity to experience what His control can do. It’s not about blindly following. It’s about fully trusting that God has our best in mind.

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Surrender your life to God. Give control to Him. Ask Him to help you let those things go that you need to let go. And pray for His guiding hand to be the controlling force in your life.

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It’s time to resign. Repeat this pledge to God. Write it down. And discover the freedom that comes with giving God the control only He can have.
“Today, being of a sound mind, I do hereby acknowledge that I am not God. That I have never been God and never will be God. I am not Omniscient, Omnipresent nor Omnipotent.
I am, therefore, not the Sovereign ruler of the universe. I hereby resign from trying to control everything and everyone.”

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“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28

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God is all-powerful. He has the ability to do anything He wants. That’s a character of God that we cannot fully identify with, because our power is limited. However, that doesn’t mean His power is not available in our lives. In fact, just the opposite is true. God’s power is always on tap for us. And everything He does in and through us has a powerful purpose.

When you have a relationship with God, His power is not only available and transformational (as we’ve seen this week), it is also purposeful. The purpose of God’s power is to give us the octane to help spread His message to those in our lives. So no matter what you are going through – good or bad – you can tap into God’s power to find a way through. And you can trust that His power has a purpose for your life today!

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Open today by asking God to help you trust His power in your life. In whatever circumstance you are in, ask for the discernment to see from God’s perspective.

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Some of the most difficult times to understand God’s power are those times in which we are suffering. If you are struggling, write this line on a notecard to carry with you: God doesn’t provide an escape FROM suffering; God provides a way THROUGH suffering!

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His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and goodness - 2 Peter 1:3

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Fear. Awe. Wonder. These are all things we seek out in life. Some of us like to push the envelope with extreme sports. We want that rush of adrenaline. Others seek out awe-inspiring landscapes and locations. Many of us watch TV shows or movies that cause us to wonder at the creativity of the creators. Yet all of these are merely microcosms of a greater need we have – the need to connect with our all-powerful, omniscient God.

God’s power instills in us fear, awe, and wonder. When we truly contemplate God’s power, our response should be one of utter amazement. Have you stopped to consider the power of God? Have you truly thought about the power He has to create the universe, yet also to love you intimately and eternally? When you think about it, you’ll begin to realize that God’s power can and does transform everything in your life. Have you experienced that transformational power for yourself?

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As you begin to start a conversation with God today – perhaps for the first time – simply thank Him for the fact that He is all-powerful. You may not be able to fully articulate your awe as you consider it. That’s okay. Simply stand in the presence of God’s power, and allow that power to infiltrate your life today.

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Consider the ability of God’s power. Read Job 38:1-11 to see a glimpse of what God can do with the mere mention of His desire.

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He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall… Isaiah 40:29-30

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At some point in our lives, we all pursue power. Whether we seek it professionally, financially, educationally, or any other way, we want to control some aspect of our lives. Yet, the truth is that we cannot control everything. We have limited ability and limited energy. Eventually, we run out of our own strength.

God, though, never tires. His strength is the only thing in our lives that we can fully rely on. And He promises us that when we trust in Him and follow His plan above our own, He will provide us with the strength we need to accomplish what He has for us. In our weakness, we can trust in His strength!

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Thank God that we don’t have to do life on our own. Pray for the humility to depend on His strength to help you through every situation you face.

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Think about an area of your life where you are running out of strength to do it any longer. Now ask yourself, have you given that area over to God? Are you relying on His strength in the midst of your weakness?

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Power is something we all seek. From students to CEOs, we all want to have control of something. We want to be able to call the shots. But the truth is that no matter how much we can control, there are always things that are beyond our control. That is not so with God.

God is omnipotent. Simply put, He is all-powerful. There is nothing that is beyond the scope of God’s ability. It’s an unusual aspect of God’s power; it’s unique, because no one else has that kind of power. Does that mean He does everything we want Him to? No. But it does mean that we can trust Him to be in control, even when it seems like things are out of control.

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Simply thank God for His power and ability to do anything. Praise Him for the fact that, with the whisper of a word, He can create something out of nothing. And pray for the perspective to see His power in everything you experience today.

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“The eyes of the Lord are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good.” – Psalm 15:3

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The idea of drones can make you feel like someone is watching your every move. But really, not only does someone see your every move, that same someone also knows your every thought. God has always been all-knowing (or omniscient.) He knows us better than we even know ourselves. And even though He knows our deepest secrets, He still loves us and accepts us.

It is amazing to consider that God could know each of us so intimately. Sometimes we feel like He is too busy to even look in our direction. And yet, He knows your name and everything about you. And even though He is all-knowing, He is KNOWABLE and wants us to know Him too.

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Thank God for His love and acceptance of you. Ask Him to help you know Him better.

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Learn more about the One who knows you and loves you so much. The Bible is the best place to begin. Also, make time this weekend to attend one of our many FC experiences so that you can learn even more about Him through a phenomenal message from Pastor Ed Young!